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The Power of Protecting Transparent Colors for Depth and Beauty
One of the most crucial aspects of oil painting is layering. Each layer is important and impacts the result in terms of color intensity.
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Capturing Mood: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Expressive Charcoal Drawings
Discover the art of capturing mood with charcoal! Step-by-step guide on creating expressive charcoal paintings & conveying emotion.
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Destroying the Shape: A Look at Sargent's Unique Painting Technique
Sargent destroys shapes, forces us to look beyond the obvious, & trains our eye to see the beauty in chaos.
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Transparent Color in Painting: Don't Lose Your Story by Only Focusing on Your Brushstroke
Explore the magic of mark-making & texture in painting! Learn from masters like Cassatt & Sargent and experiment with color & mediums.
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My Favorite Art Books: The Power of Loomis' "Creative Illustration" and Ray Smith's "Perspective Drawing" Gombrich's "The Story of Art".
Chris discusses Loomis' "Creative Illustration" & Ray Smith's "Drawing is..." highlighting their significance in understanding art principle
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The Art of Storytelling: How to Guide Your Viewer's Eye with Found Edges
Master the art of storytelling in painting by using 'found edges' to guide the viewer's eye & create visual flow.
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Watercolor Paper: Hot Press v. Cold Press - Which is Right For You?
Discover the perfect paper for your art: Hot Press or Cold Press? Learn how the right choice affects your pen & ink drawings & watercolor.
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Uncovering the Secrets of Sargent's Art: A Journey Through Concepts and Principles
Unlocking the secrets of Sergeant's art: exploring concepts & principles behind his remarkable paintings #SergeantArt #ArtTips
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My Top-Tier Travel Kit: Why Prisma Color Kneaded Eraser Reigns Supreme
Discover my go-to kneaded eraser: Prisma Color. The secret to keeping your travel kit fresh & clean. #ArtEssentials #PrismaColor
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Painting: There Can Only Be One Dominant Color
Emphasize one dominant color, balance temperature & harmony in your painting for cohesive art.
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